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Election 2025: Day 36, The final leg of the election race & generational divides exposed
Apr 28, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Global Public Affairs, and Ginny Roth, Partner at Crestview Strategy, dive deep into the 2025 election landscape. They highlight the stark generational divides in political preferences, noting younger voters' surprising lean towards Conservative views. The duo also ponders the implications of increased voter engagement and barriers to participation. Finally, they analyze recent polling trends that reveal significant shifts in support dynamics across Canada, especially between urban and suburban regions.
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast highlights the stark generational divide in voting preferences, with older voters leaning Liberal while younger voters favor Conservatives.
- Discussion emphasizes the need for any governing party to unify various regional interests to prevent exacerbating existing divides and grievances.
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Key Campaign Updates on Election Day
As Election Day unfolds, the latest updates reflect the activities of prominent party leaders. Mark Carney, leading the Liberals, remains in Ottawa awaiting results, while Pierre Polyev, the Conservative leader, has mobilized supporters through events in the capital. Jagmeet Singh of the NDP is actively campaigning in British Columbia, showing commitment to his riding despite the party's projected underperformance. Polls indicate a tightening race between the Liberals and Conservatives, highlighting significant shifts in regional support, especially in Ontario and Quebec.
